Ella Lillian Wall Van Leer | |
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| First Lady of Georgia Tech | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ella Lillian Wall November 21, 1892 Berkeley, California, US |
| Died | August 8, 1986 (aged 93) Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Spouse | Blake Ragsdale Van Leer |
| Children | 3, including Maryly Van Leer Peck, Blake Van Leer |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Architect, artist, women's rights activist |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1953 |
| Commands |  Army Nurse Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Ella Lillian Wall Van Leer (née Ella Lillian Wall; November 11, 1892 – August 8, 1986) was an American artist and architect, women's rights activist, and the first woman to serve in an office of the American Legion in California.[1] She was known as the "First Lady of Georgia Tech" and remained an advocate for women in engineering throughout her entire life.[2]
- ^ "Van Leer Family Papers (MS458)". Finding Aid. Archives, Library and Learning Excellence, Georgia Tech Library. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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